Would you rather suffer for eternity, or die peacefully? What if you had no choice? The morning after witnessing a spectacular meteorite shower, Cory Shembo and his girlfriend Lana didn't expect to wake up immortal. News bulletins claim the meteorites have released a chemical compound called ATHENS which has caused mutations in the human race. The twisted outcome has left people unable to die but with an increased sensitivity to pain. Now with the majority of food supplies contaminated, and the rich controlling what little is left, the desperate young couple are force to go on merciless food raids just to stave off the pain. During which they accidentally discover a secret government device and find themselves caught up in a diabolical plot to control the future of humanity. Realizing that there is more to ATHENS than what they were led to believe; Cory and Lana set out on a crusade to uncover the truth. Their journey will lead them into the darkest depths of humanity. If they can follow the trail, they may be able to find some answers. But will the cost of knowing the truth be too much?